The climate in Salem is mild. Rain is heaviest during late fall and winter,
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| Salem and Keizer, Oregon | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Salem is the capital city of the state of Oregon. It has a population of approximately 152,200 and a total area of 46.1 square miles (or 120 square kilometers). The 45th parallel passes through Salem's city limits. Average elevation is 100 to 500 feet above sea level. The climate in Salem is mild. Rain is heaviest during late fall and winter, |
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| and moderate during the spring months. Snow falls regularly in mid-winter, but it does not stay. The summer months (June through mid-September) are dry and warm. Salem lies in the middle of the Willamette Valley, between the Cascade Mountain Range and the Coast Mountain Range. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| The population density of Salem is approximately 2,000 people per square mile. Most people live in houses or 1 to 2 story apartments. The State of Oregon is the city's highest employer, followed by Salem Hospital, food processing plants, banks, Willamette University and the | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Salem/Keizer school district. There are 46 parks in Salem, and much of the city is lined with trees, bushes and flowering plants. The Willamette River flows along the west side of the city and is a popular spot for water sports in the summer. There are over 30 miles of hiking and biking trails and dozens of outdoor recreation sites. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| There are 6 high schools, 10 middle schools and 45 elementary schools in the Salem/Keizer area which service more than 40,000 students. Salem is also home to Willamette University, Corban College, Tokyo International University of America, as well as the Oregon School for the Deaf and the Oregon School for the Blind. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Salem has many cultural activities to offer, including historic sites, museums, sports tournaments, music concerts, art fairs, and other cultural performances. In the summer, Salem hosts the World Beat Festival (featuring crafts, dance, music, food and folklore from every |
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| continent), the Bite (a food festival in which local restaurants offer samples of their cuisine), the Salem Art Faire (an art festival in which local artisans can display and sell their work), and Saturday Market (an outdoor market where local artists, farmers and musicians perform and sell their merchandise). | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Keizer is a small town directly north of Salem. Keizer covers about 7 square miles (19 square kilometers) and has a population of approximately 34,000 people. The small city is primarily residential, with a few grocery stores, several schools, churches and some restaurants. A medium sized shopping center and a Minor League Baseball stadium are located at the north end of town. Keizer is known for its irises and is called the Iris Capital of the world. Every May, the city hosts an Iris Festival with a parade, carnival rides and a three day outdoor festival and market. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Salem and Keizer are located in the central Willamette Valley. Click here for a map. The Cascade Mountains, a popular location for winter sports, are located an hour's drive to the east. The Oregon Coast, a summer hotspot with many tourist attractions and cmaping locations, is located an hour's drive to the west. The city of Portland, a | |
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| thriving metropolis and the largest city in Oregon, is located an hour's drive to the north. The Willamette Valley is full of fun things to do, beautiful things to see, and is a wonderful place to live and to visit. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Click on the links below for more pictures of Salem, Keizer, and the Willamette Valley | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Yaquina Lighthouse and the Pacfic Ocean | Downtown Salem | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| The Willamette River | Deepwood Historic Manor | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Mt. Hood and the city of Portland | A Covered Bridge in the Willamette Valley | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Iris Fields in Keizer | Cherry Trees in Salem | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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